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ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Figure 39 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 57 Figure 40 Access Point Mode: Link Info 58 Figure 41 Access Point Mode: Configuration 59 Figure 42 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter 62 Figure 43 About ...63 Figure 44 Uninstall: Confirm 64 Figure 45 Uninstall: Finish 64 Figure 46 Windows 2000...
ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Figure 39 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 57 Figure 40 Access Point Mode: Link Info 58 Figure 41 Access Point Mode: Configuration 59 Figure 42 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter 62 Figure 43 About ...63 Figure 44 Uninstall: Confirm 64 Figure 45 Uninstall: Finish 64 Figure 46 Windows 2000...
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ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 22 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 39 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info 40 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart 41 Table 5 Station ...Product Specifications 69 Table 25 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 76 Table 26 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 78 Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 79 Table 28 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 80 Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 81 Table 30 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties...
ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 22 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 39 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info 40 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart 41 Table 5 Station ...Product Specifications 69 Table 25 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 76 Table 26 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 78 Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 79 Table 28 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 80 Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 81 Table 30 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties...
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...Please refer to www.zyxel.com for you . About This User's Guide This manual is " or "in this user's guide. Your AG-225H v2 allows you to guide you . E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for its various applications. For example, "In Windows, click Start, Settings... and then Control Panel" means first click the Start button, then point your AG-225H v2 for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to as the AG-225H v2 in other words". • The ZyXEL AG-225H v2 802.11a/g Wi-Fi ...
...Please refer to www.zyxel.com for you . About This User's Guide This manual is " or "in this user's guide. Your AG-225H v2 allows you to guide you . E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for its various applications. For example, "In Windows, click Start, Settings... and then Control Panel" means first click the Start button, then point your AG-225H v2 for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to as the AG-225H v2 in other words". • The ZyXEL AG-225H v2 802.11a/g Wi-Fi ...
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... Icon After you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for details. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide 1.3 AG-225H v2 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you need to disable...
... Icon After you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for details. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide 1.3 AG-225H v2 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you need to disable...
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Note: Click the window. Figure 6 Enable WZC ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Refer to the appendices for Windows XP are similar in all Microsoft Windows versions. To re-activate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) icon on your desktop or click Start, (All) Programs, ZyXEL AG-225H v2 Wireless Adapter Utility, ZyXEL AG-225H v2 Wireless Adapter Software. 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click...
Note: Click the window. Figure 6 Enable WZC ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Refer to the appendices for Windows XP are similar in all Microsoft Windows versions. To re-activate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) icon on your desktop or click Start, (All) Programs, ZyXEL AG-225H v2 Wireless Adapter Utility, ZyXEL AG-225H v2 Wireless Adapter Software. 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click...
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... the AP or peer computer is no entry displays in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to the AP or peer computer. Enter the pre-shared key and leave the encryption type at any time... previous screen, or the Exit button to return to specify the security settings. You can use the Back button at the default setting. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either...
... the AP or peer computer is no entry displays in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to the AP or peer computer. Enter the pre-shared key and leave the encryption type at any time... previous screen, or the Exit button to return to specify the security settings. You can use the Back button at the default setting. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either...
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... Rate This field displays the current transmission rate of the ZyXEL utility in Windows XP) or configure network sharing (refer to Appendix B on page 93 for how to configure your AG-225H v2 in megabits per second (Mbps). 58 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide 5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements To bridge your wired...
... Rate This field displays the current transmission rate of the ZyXEL utility in Windows XP) or configure network sharing (refer to Appendix B on page 93 for how to configure your AG-225H v2 in megabits per second (Mbps). 58 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide 5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements To bridge your wired...
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... instructions are provided to help you close the ZyXEL utility and then use the Windows XP configuration tool, make sure you set the AG225H v2 to check for possible hardware conflicts. Verify the status of the AG-225H v2 under Network Adapter. (Steps may have ...Access Point Connection Problem PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION When using the ZyXEL utility, close and exit the ZyXEL utility. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the AG-225H v2 is properly inserted and the LED is on the version of Windows). ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential...
... instructions are provided to help you close the ZyXEL utility and then use the Windows XP configuration tool, make sure you set the AG225H v2 to check for possible hardware conflicts. Verify the status of the AG-225H v2 under Network Adapter. (Steps may have ...Access Point Connection Problem PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION When using the ZyXEL utility, close and exit the ZyXEL utility. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the AG-225H v2 is properly inserted and the LED is on the version of Windows). ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential...
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... IEEE 802.11b (CCK): 11 Mbps: < -85 dBm SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Security Roaming Windows 2000, Windows XP 64/128/256-bit WEP WPA/WPA-PSK/WPA2/WPA2-PSK IEEE 802.1x IEEE 802.11b/g compliant 70 Appendix A ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Table 24 Product Specifications (continued) Operating Channels IEEE 802.11a North...
... IEEE 802.11b (CCK): 11 Mbps: < -85 dBm SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Security Roaming Windows 2000, Windows XP 64/128/256-bit WEP WPA/WPA-PSK/WPA2/WPA2-PSK IEEE 802.1x IEEE 802.11b/g compliant 70 Appendix A ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Table 24 Product Specifications (continued) Operating Channels IEEE 802.11a North...
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... on the icon for setup methods and requirements. Figure 46 Windows 2000: Start 3 Right-click on your wired Ethernet adapter and click Properties. Appendix B 71 Refer to Chapter 5 on page 21 to set the AG-225H v2 in access point (AP) mode. Configuring the Computer on... Settings, Network and Dial-up Connections (or click Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click Network and Dial-up Connections). ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide APPENDIX B Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows 2000 to Section 1.2.3 on page 57 for your...
... on the icon for setup methods and requirements. Figure 46 Windows 2000: Start 3 Right-click on your wired Ethernet adapter and click Properties. Appendix B 71 Refer to Chapter 5 on page 21 to set the AG-225H v2 in access point (AP) mode. Configuring the Computer on... Settings, Network and Dial-up Connections (or click Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click Network and Dial-up Connections). ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide APPENDIX B Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows 2000 to Section 1.2.3 on page 57 for your...
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Figure 48 Windows 2000: Network Properties If there is more than one network adapter on the computer, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and select the network adapter to which you want to share network access. 72 Appendix B ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Figure 47 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 4 A Properties screen displays. Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. Click OK.
Figure 48 Windows 2000: Network Properties If there is more than one network adapter on the computer, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and select the network adapter to which you want to share network access. 72 Appendix B ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Figure 47 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 4 A Properties screen displays. Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. Click OK.
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Appendix B 73 Click Yes. Figure 50 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to Appendix E on page 93 for information on how to set up the IP address of a computer you want to connect wirelessly to the AG-225H v2. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Figure 49 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 5 A notice screen displays.
Appendix B 73 Click Yes. Figure 50 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to Appendix E on page 93 for information on how to set up the IP address of a computer you want to connect wirelessly to the AG-225H v2. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Figure 49 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 5 A notice screen displays.
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...download the support patch for information on page 71. Figure 51 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available Appendix C 75 Windows XP SP2 screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified. Activating Wireless Zero Configuration Make sure the Use Windows to view the help icon ( ) in most screens, ...Be sure you have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your AG-225H v2 using the Windows XP wireless zero configuration tool. If you see the following screen, refer to article 871122 on the Microsoft web site for WPA from the Microsoft web site. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide APPENDIX C...
...download the support patch for information on page 71. Figure 51 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available Appendix C 75 Windows XP SP2 screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified. Activating Wireless Zero Configuration Make sure the Use Windows to view the help icon ( ) in most screens, ...Be sure you have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your AG-225H v2 using the Windows XP wireless zero configuration tool. If you see the following screen, refer to article 871122 on the Microsoft web site for WPA from the Microsoft web site. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide APPENDIX C...
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...: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click View Wireless Networks to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. Figure 53 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 76 Appendix C ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Double-click the network icon for details. The connection to a wireless network is connected...
...: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click View Wireless Networks to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. Figure 53 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 76 Appendix C ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Double-click the network icon for details. The connection to a wireless network is connected...
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Select a wireless network in the list and click Connect to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Figure 55 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Appendix C 77 Figure 54 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status 3 Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to join the selected wireless network. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen.
Select a wireless network in the list and click Connect to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Figure 55 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Appendix C 77 Figure 54 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status 3 Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to join the selected wireless network. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen.
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... of the wireless network. Figure 56 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 4 4.Windows XP SP2: If the wireless security is activated for the wireless network. Refer to the section about security settings for more information. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide The following table ...preferred networks for detailed information. Ordering your preferred networks is important because the AG-225H v2 tries to associate to the same security settings as the associated AP and click Connect. Windows XP SP1: Click Refresh to another wireless network without data encryption. 78 ...
... of the wireless network. Figure 56 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 4 4.Windows XP SP2: If the wireless security is activated for the wireless network. Refer to the section about security settings for more information. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide The following table ...preferred networks for detailed information. Ordering your preferred networks is important because the AG-225H v2 tries to associate to the same security settings as the associated AP and click Connect. Windows XP SP1: Click Refresh to another wireless network without data encryption. 78 ...
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... icons. Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is no security activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. Association Select a network in the Preferred networks or Available networks list. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide... If there is an available wireless network. This denotes the wireless network is associated to view or configure security. Security Settings When you configure the AG-225H v2 to connect to a secure network...
... icons. Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is no security activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. Association Select a network in the Preferred networks or Available networks list. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide... If there is an available wireless network. This denotes the wireless network is associated to view or configure security. Security Settings When you configure the AG-225H v2 to connect to a secure network...
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Table 28 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association LABEL DESCRIPTION Network name (SSID) This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless network. key Key index (... the authentication method (Share, Open, WPA or WPA-PSK) used by the selected network. The key is provided for data encryption. The values for confirmation. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Figure 59 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association The following table describes the labels in the same wireless LAN.
Table 28 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association LABEL DESCRIPTION Network name (SSID) This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless network. key Key index (... the authentication method (Share, Open, WPA or WPA-PSK) used by the selected network. The key is provided for data encryption. The values for confirmation. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Figure 59 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association The following table describes the labels in the same wireless LAN.
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... a user is active. Click this screen. Click OK to display the screen shown next. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Authentication Click the Authentication tab in the Wireless (network) properties screen to save your changes. The fields on . Figure 60 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication The following table describes the labels in this...
... a user is active. Click this screen. Click OK to display the screen shown next. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Authentication Click the Authentication tab in the Wireless (network) properties screen to save your changes. The fields on . Figure 60 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication The following table describes the labels in this...
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...: Protected EAP Properties The following screen. Table 30 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties LABEL Validate server certificate Connect to these servers Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Do not prompt user to verify a new ...the authentication server. Note: You must first have your network administrator for more information. This field is available only if you installed the Windows XP server pack 2. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Authentication Properties Select an EAP authentication type in the Wireless (network) properties: Authentication screen and click the Properties button ...
...: Protected EAP Properties The following screen. Table 30 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties LABEL Validate server certificate Connect to these servers Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Do not prompt user to verify a new ...the authentication server. Note: You must first have your network administrator for more information. This field is available only if you installed the Windows XP server pack 2. ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User's Guide Authentication Properties Select an EAP authentication type in the Wireless (network) properties: Authentication screen and click the Properties button ...